These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of students who went to Leeds Thomas Danby College back in the day. Thousands of 16 to 18 year olds young people enrolled on further education courses which proved a stepping stone to careers in catering and hairdressing. The College opened in 1970 and was named after the first Mayor of Leeds, Captain Thomas Danby of Farnley. In April 2009 it merged with Park Lane College and the Leeds College of Technology to form the new Leeds City College. These photos plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive showcase the achievements of students and bring into focus life on campus. READ MORE: 22 nostalgic photos take you back to Leeds Park Lane College LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Coronation Street favourites actors David Neilson and Julie Hesmondhalgh, who played Roy and Hayley Cropper in the soap, are pictured serving students at Thomas Danby College in September 2006. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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October 2006 and Roy Thorpe, principal of Thomas Danby College, pour's pink coloured custard over Sarah Towns, from the marketing department, to help raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign . | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Young chef Gemma Almond pictured in the kitchens in April 2010. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Students took part as passengers in a simulated car accident in June 2009. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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Sarah Kilburn was named as Hairdressing Student of the Year at Thomas Danby College in 2009. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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This is Ikki Bhogal pictured in June 2009 who was studying sugar craft at Thomas Danby College. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe